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A cyber security vignette: The unwitting victim

The goal of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which takes place each year in October, is to spread awareness about hackers and their techniques in order to reduce the number of victims in future years. On average, there are one million victims of cyber-crime across the globe every day, and most of them could have prevented the attack if they were more educated on cyber security. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Naoko Shimoji)
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Fairchild crews participate in airstrikes against ISIL

Maj. Gena Fedoruk, left, and 1st Lt. Marcel Trott, both KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilots with the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, take off from a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2014. Both Airmen are deployed from Fairchild AFB, Washington. They flew the mission in support of a large coalition strike package that was the first to strike Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) targets in Syria. President Barack Obama authorized humanitarian aid deliveries to Iraq as well as targeted airstrikes to protect U.S. personnel from extremists known as ISIL. U.S. Central Command directed the operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch/Released)
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Enlisted Spouses club steps up for Airmen

The Fairchild Air Force Base Airman’s Attic provides active-duty, guard and reserve military members, retirees, spouses and dependents of any branch the opportunity to find clothing items, including uniforms, shoes, purses, electronics, and furniture among many other miscellaneous items, all for free. Starting this month, the Enlisted Spouses Club will be sponsoring the Airman's Attic, volunteering their time to keep it up and running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)
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Washington gets their money worth with the Guard

Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee, poses for a photograph with the Army National Guardsmen who assisted with the mud slide in Oso, Washington, at the governor’s mansion in Olympia, Washington, Sept. 29, 2014. The governor hosted a recognition ceremony for National Guardsmen and first responders to recognize their work on the Oso, Washington, slide. (U.S. Army photo/Capt. Joseph Siemandel)
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Washington gets their money worth with the Guard

Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee, poses for a photograph with the Air National Guardsmen who assisted with the mud slide in Oso, Washington, at the governor’s mansion in Olympia, Washington, Sept. 29, 2014. The governor hosted a recognition ceremony for National Guardsmen and first responders to recognize their work on the Oso, Washington, slide. (U.S. Army photo/Capt. Joseph Siemandel)
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Army Rangers conduct two-week military exercise at JBLM and Fairchild

(U.S. Army photo/Spc. Arthur Ruepong)
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Stratotanker fuels up long-range bombers

A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, soars through the sky after participating in an aerial refueling training mission over South Dakota, Sept. 23, 2014. The B-1Bs blended wing/body configuration, variable-geometry wings and turbofan afterburning engines, combine to provide long range, maneuverability and high speed while enhancing survivability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)
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Stratotanker fuels up long-range bombers

A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, trails behind a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling training mission Sept. 23, 2014. The B-1B can is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. It can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time. The KC-135 is assigned to Fairchild AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)
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Stratotanker fuels up long-range bombers

A KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base refuels a B-1B Lancer during a training exercise Sept. 23, 2014, over South Dakota. For more than 50 years the KC-135 has provided the core aerial refueling capability for the Air Force. The aircraft can travel up to 1,500 miles with 150,000 pounds of transfer fuel, which enables the Air Force to project rapid, flexible military power. The B-1B is assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)
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Stratotanker fuels up long-range bombers

Staff Sgt. Steven Cantu prepares to refuel a B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Sept. 23, 2014. Two B-1Bs were refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild AFB, Washington, during a routine training mission over South Dakota. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the flying boom, the KC-135's primary fuel transfer method. Cantu, a 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, is stationed in the rear of the plane and controls the boom during in-flight aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)
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Stratotanker fuels up long-range bombers

A B-1B Lancer, assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, glides through the air over South Dakota, Sept. 23, 2014. Two B-1Bs participated in an aerial refueling training mission with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The maximum fuel transfer load of the KC-135 is 200,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)
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Stratotanker fuels up long-range bombers

Lt. Col. David Parlotz taxis toward the runway at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 23, 2014. This KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, usually transports a crew of three, including a pilot, co-pilot and boom operator. Parlotz is the 92nd ARW Inspector General. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)
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‘The Boom’ Podcast entertains Team Fairchild

'The Boom' Podcast connects Team Fairchild socially with Air Force headlines, Fairchild news and other current topics of discussion. It's designed to be informational and entertaining as well as engaging. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. D.J. Ayres/Released)
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CFC kicks off

(DOD photo)
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Boy Scouts get a glance at Air Force life

During a base tour, members from Boy Scouts Troop 400 look at the B-52 Stratofortress static display at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 15, 2014. The scouts went to the base on an after-school tour to gain a greater understanding of the Spokane area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sam Fogleman/Released)
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Boy Scouts get a glance at Air Force life

Boy Scouts from Troop 400 get a close-up look at a helicopter of the 36th Rescue Flight at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 15, 2014. The scouts were treated to tours of both a KC-135 Stratotanker and a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sam Fogleman/Released)
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Boy Scouts get a glance at Air Force life

Boy Scouts from Troop 400 watch a helicopter from the 36th Rescue Flight take off at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 15, 2014. The scouts were able to view a variety of aircraft during their tour of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sam Fogleman/Released)
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Boy Scouts get a glance at Air Force life

1st Lt. Alex Duke, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron pilot, talks about inflight refueling procedures with members and parents of Boy Scouts Troop 400 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 15, 2014. The scouts went on a tour of the base to gain a better grasp of the base’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sam Fogleman/Released)
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Boy Scouts get a glance at Air Force life

Boy Scouts from Troop 400 take a look at a KC-135 Stratotanker with the help of Airmen at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 15, 2014. The scouts toured the base to gain a greater understanding of Fairchild’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sam Fogleman/Released)
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92nd veterans gather for annual event

Duane Wolfe, the 92nd U.S. Army Air Forces/U.S. Air Force Memorial Association president, and Daniel Simmons, the vice president of the association, address attendees of the organization’s annual barbecue at Medical Lake, Washington, Sep. 14, 2014. The event was held at Waterfront Park and was an opportunity for veterans from different eras to meet each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sam Fogleman/Released)
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